Here’s a clear, updated summary of the West Bengal Exit Poll 2026 ↓
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Most exit polls show a very close fight between TMC and BJP
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BJP slightly ahead in many survey
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But no clear majority (hung assembly possible)
👉Majority mark: 148 seats (out of 294)
📊Key Exit Poll Projections (Approx Range)
Different agencies are giving very different results:
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Around 140 – 170 seats in many polls
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Some aggressive projections: 150–160 seats (Chanakya)
🌍 Some aggressive projections: 150–160 seats (Chanakya)
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Around 110 – 140 seats in several polls
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ut a few surveys show TMC leading strongly (even 170+ in outliers)
🌍 Others (Congress + Left + Others)
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Usually very small share (0–10 seats) in most projections
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Highly divided verdict across pollsters
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Some polls: Predict BJP forming government
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Others: Predict TMC comeback
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Combined “poll of polls”: Suggests hung assembly / razor-thin margin
🔥What makes this election interesting?
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It’s seen as a direct fight: TMC vs BJP
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High voter turnout → unpredictable results
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Historic BJP entry into power, OR
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Another TMC retention
Exit polls are not final results
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They are based on sample surveys after voting
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Can be wrong due to:
Sampling errors
Silent voters
Regional variations
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Official results date: 4 May 2026
